Pack your maternity bag, how and when prepare it

Time is flying by! You're starting to prepare the stuff to welcome your baby, and now it's time to think about packing the maternity bag.

Preparing the maternity bag is an important step in welcoming your baby into your new life. It's important to settle down and think carefully about the essentials.

But what are the essentials?

No need to panic, today Milinane answers the most common questions, "What should I pack in my maternity suitcase?" "What is the best time to prepare my maternity suitcase?"

In fact, the term "maternity suitcase" is often used to encompass baby's suitcase, mom's suitcase and the bag for the delivery room.

What is the maternity suitcase?

The maternity suitcase is one of the luggage that will accompany you during your stay in the maternity ward. It is in this suitcase that you are going to provide all the necessary to welcome your newborn in peace.

The average stay in the maternity ward being 4 days, you need to pack enough outfits and accessories for the first few days with your baby.

When to pack my maternity suitcase?

If you're the type of person who does everything at the last minute, it's highly inadvisable at this time in your life... Ideally, you should start packing between the sixth and seventh month of your pregnancy. There is no need to start it earlier, you will have many other things to think about.

It is advised to start preparing the maternity suitcase from the 6th month, to have everything necessary in case of early delivery. Indeed, for various reasons, it can happen that your child is premature. In France, there are nearly 10,000 births of very premature babies, that is to say, those that occur between the 29th and 32nd week of pregnancy.

The earlier you get started, the less stressed you will be when the birth occurs.

What to pack in my baby's maternity suitcase.

You are now registered at the maternity hospital of your choice and have retrieved the list of items needed to welcome your baby. Unfortunately, this list is not always complete and detailed. So it's hard to make the right choices.

Here's a complete list of what you need to welcome your baby in the best conditions.

  • 6 pajamas, for a 4 day stay in the maternity ward. Little accidents happen quickly!
  • 6 onesies, preferably crossed on the front to avoid making it pass by the head of the newborn
  • 2 packs of diapers 0 to 3 months
  • 6 bibs
  • A blanket to welcome baby in his new cocoon
  • 1 bonnet
  • 1 pair of mittens to prevent baby from scratching his sensitive skin
  • Cotton swaddles that can also be used as a comforter because they are so soft and pleasant
  • bath cape
  • 4 towels
  • 2 pacifiers 0 to 3 months
  • 1 baby soap
  • Physiological serum

Baby's things will easily find their place in Milinane's large Weekend changing bag!

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What to pack in mom's maternity suitcase?

After you give birth, you will need to spend a few days in the maternity ward with your child. These few days allow mom to recover from the birth and get some rest.

You too will need the necessities to make these few days go as smoothly as possible.

We've prepared a complete list for your maternity bag:

In mom's maternity bag:

  • Loose, comfortable clothing for day and night
  • A pair of slippers
  • A pair of socks
  • Nursing bra
  • Disposable briefs or mesh panties
  • Maxi sanitary napkins
  • A soap for intimate hygiene
  • An anti-stretch mark oil or cream
  • toiletry kit with your skincare and beauty essentials (to look good!)
  • A medicine bag in which you can put: pain pills, arnica, homeopathy, nipple cream, massage oil...

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A birth room bag:

To get more organized, you'll also need a birth bag that you'll use only for the day of the birth. This will be the D-Day bag for you and your baby. Here is what will be needed:

For baby:

  • A pair of heart-shaped pajamas (that open in the front)
  • A cotton vest A cotton bonnet
  • A pair of socks
  • An angel's nest or a sleeping bag

For mom :

  • A comfortable outfit (nightgown or large t-shirt)
  • A vest
  • A pair of socks
  • A spray bottle
  • Something to keep you busy until THE big moment

Don't forget the administrative papers:

  • Family record book or document of anticipated recognition
  • An identity card
  • A social security card
  • Blood group card
  • The obstetrical and anesthetic file
  • The maternity registration file (or your file number)

Also remember to bring a nice health booklet protector to protect this little booklet that will follow your child along his life!

You are now ready to pack your baby's birth suitcase and your own! Only a few weeks left before you meet your little one!

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